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Chapter 434 Wholesale Best Defensive Player

The second round of the draft followed.

The king contacted Robert Covington at the same time. The other party did not come to the draft meeting. After discussing on the phone for a while, Covington was confident at first that he would not lose the draft, and then he emphasized that he had already contacted the Rockets. great.

Su Yang didn't talk nonsense, and directly asked about the three-year contract, the first two years of which are fully guaranteed, whether he is interested.

Undrafted picks generally sign 1+1 contracts, of which there is basically no guarantee in the second year, and the Kings guarantee three years for two years, which is quite generous.

Covington agreed on the spot, but Robert Covington, who had originally been drafted 55 in the simulation, did not have any team options and lost.

After finishing Covington, Su Yang asked his assistant to contact Seth Curry, Ian Clark, and Van der Brue, and invited the three to join the Kings Summer League, preparing to build a strong team, first to win a Summer League championship, and do it News, easy to sell tickets.

In just half an hour, all three undrafted picks accepted the invitation.

Among them, Seth Curry also deliberately refused the invitation of the Lakers Summer League, did not go to his brother Curry, saying that he wanted to prove it independently.

According to the plan, Su Yang flew to Los Angeles overnight, and when he got up at noon, he saw the Celtics and the Nets reach a super big deal.

The Celtics traded Garnett, Pierce, Terry to the Nets for Gerald Wallace, Chris Humphries, Chris Joseph, Keith Bogans, Marshan Brooks, and 14 /16/18 Three-year first-round pick.

Regarding the transaction, comments on social networks such as Twitter exploded. Almost everyone is saying that the Nets have suffered a lot, because Garnett and Pierce are out of gas, and there is a very high risk of injury. Getting to the Eastern Conference Finals is tough.

Su Yang was not surprised. The Russian owner of the Nets wanted to win the land near the Barclays Center to make a name for themselves.

With the Celtics and Nets trades breaking out, other potential signings and deals have surfaced, and WOJ reports like crazy.

"The Pistons tried to introduce Brandon Jennings and Josh Smith, and re-signed Billups to try to return to the Eastern Conference Finals within two years. That was the last struggle of their president Joe Dumars. If they failed, they would definitely take the initiative leave..."

"Many teams, including the Lakers, are trying to pursue Howard in the free market. The latter has no intention of staying in the Warriors. According to sources, the Rockets are most likely to get Howard's favor. James Harden is his most important factor."

"It is revealed that the Warriors are trying to offer Stephen Curry a four-year maximum salary, and they are also inclined to compete in the free market next year."

"Chris Paul tends to stay in Los Angeles. The Clippers will target Jared Dudley and other small forwards in the free market. With Matt Barnes and Reggie Bullock in the draft, the problem of weak strikers will be resolved."

While various revelations were going on, the King contacted Millsap, who was on vacation in Los Angeles and had time to meet.

Without any delay, Su Yang drove directly to the beach in Malibu, and met with Millsap and his agent. As for the regulations about not being able to recruit players in advance, he ignored them at all. .

"You will serve as the starting power forward. Our offensive system requires your mid-range and long-range shooting ability, as well as your rich tactical running ability. Our goal next season is to reach the playoffs, and then the free market will seek an all-star guard. champion…"

Su Yang directly revealed the team building plan, Millsap nodded calmly, and asked, "What if there is no All-Star?"

"We have a plan A and a plan B..."

Su Yang has already imagined the possibility of failing to get Curry in the summer of 14. At that time, he can pursue LeBron and Anthony. Even if the big names are not obtained, he can still pursue low-paying high-energy such as Gasol, Lowry, and even Mike Roberts. players.

You can also engage in transactions, send draft picks and so on.

Anyway, the core foundation is Antetokounmpo + Cousins ​​+ Thomas Jr., without even considering Jokic who has not yet been selected.

"Honestly speaking, your team building plan is very clear and comprehensive, but I still have a question..." Millsap changed his subject, "If I sign a two-year contract, when the free market has better options, what do you plan to do? How to deal with it?"

Millsap's question goes straight to the core. If you want to figure out whether to treat him as overworked or put him in the long-term team building plan, it is very likely to affect the final choice. After all, there must be other teams in the free market. pursue him.

This kind of question cannot be hesitated.

Su Yang replied immediately: "I can promise you that if you sign a two-year contract, your personal data within two seasons will definitely not be lower than when you were in the Jazz. You can even sign a 1+1 contract. Player options take the initiative.

I can also assure you that the salary cap will rise significantly in the next few years, and signing a long-term contract now is not the best decision. "

For Millsap's future in the Kings, Su Yang has no long-term considerations. His first thought is to play for two seasons first.

Because if you choose Jokic, when Jokic officially logs into the NBA in the 15-16 season, then Cousins ​​​​will switch to the power forward position. Unless Millsap is willing to accept the status of a substitute, he will definitely be sent away or let go. There is no need to lie.

In short, trade sincerity for sincerity.

"I understand what you mean..." Millsap nodded.

The two talked about some tactical topics, and then ended the meeting. They agreed to make a decision as soon as possible after the free market opened.

Su Yang rushed back to Sacramento directly, and Hinkie informed Tyreke Evans that the deal had also been negotiated: the Pelicans pulled the Blazers to make a three-way deal, and the Kings got Vazquez and a second-round pick from the Blazers. It's so-so.

The trade negotiations for Richard Jefferson and Rudy Gay have also started. According to Hinkie, if you want Richardson Jefferson, you need to get two junk contracts, and there will be a first-round pick , but the opponent does not accept players such as Patterson.

The main thing is that Patterson and others are all guaranteed contracts. The other party is to free up salary space. If they accept it, it means that they have not changed.

Gay is relatively simple, and the existing scattered expiring contracts are traded for large expiring contracts, and neither party pays any additional price.

The Raptors tried to trade, mainly because Gay did not meet their expectations, averaging as many as 18.6 shots per game, ranking third among all small forwards, second only to Durant and Anthony, and more than LeBron, but The field goal percentage is only a poor 38.8%, setting a career low, and the RER efficiency ranks 16th among all small forwards, not as good as singles king Nick Young.

Su Yang is completely confident that he will fly Guy, even if it is only for a year, it is an excellent option, anyway, it does not lose the draft.

In contrast to the two, Hinkie was decisively instructed to give up trading Richard Jefferson, and instead focused on Gay, striving for as soon as possible.

At ten o'clock the next morning, the king held a media meeting for Antetokounmpo, Gobert and others, and there were only a dozen or so media present.

Su Yang accompanied him to the meeting, and when he heard reporters asking about his hopes for Antetokounmpo's future, he said with a smile: "You know, I introduced Durant, Westbrook, James Harden, and Stephen Curry before, and all predicted that they would be MVPs. ..."

The reporters on the scene were dumbfounded. Could it be that Antetokounmpo is going to be the MVP again, and the production is really going crazy like an assembly line?
"I'm here today to make it official that Giannis is not the next Kevin Durant, Giannis is Giannis, he's going to be the MVP of the future, he's going to be the best defensive player, and you'll see soon. He shocked the league."

After the words fell, the reporters became dumbfounded and cheered.

The big news is here, this time not only the MVP, but also the best defensive player, which is even more exaggerated than the previous prediction.

"Take the liberty to disrupt the sequence of interviews..." Lindsay, a beautiful reporter sent by ESPN to Sacramento to report the news about the Kings, suddenly raised her hand and interjected, "Coach Su Yang, can I ask you about your hopes for Rudy Gobert in advance? "

Su Yang saw that he was an old acquaintance, and said with a smile: "Of course, Rudy Gobert will also be the best defensive player..."

Fry the pan directly at the meeting.

Kings one draft, two best defensive players?
　This year's free market is really crazy, especially the Heat, Riley is generous.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)